Solar eruptions threaten astronauts.. Calls to postpone the Artemis-2 mission until late 2026
A recent scientific study has called for the postponement of the Artemis-2 crewed lunar mission to late 2026 due to the high risk posed by solar flares affecting astronaut safety during the mission.
Fruta del Norte has seven shelters equipped with astronaut food in case something happens in the mine
Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador has established seven emergency shelters stocked with astronaut food to ensure the safety of its workers.
NASA 'playing Russian roulette' with astronauts' lives, ex-engineer says
A former NASA engineer has voiced serious concerns about the heat shield of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, emphasizing the risks to astronaut safety during re-entry.
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata holds press conference after early return from ISS, expressing gratitude for prioritizing safety
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata held an online press conference after returning early from the ISS due to a fellow astronaut's health issue, expressing no regrets and a desire to focus on mentoring future astronauts.
Why Chinese space station is studying how gravity affects battery performance
China's Tiangong space station is conducting experiments to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries in microgravity, led by the country's second civilian astronaut, to potentially improve safety and power.